Configuration Aerodynamics / Pradeep Raj.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Raj, Pradeep, editor.

Mason, William H., author.

Contributor:

Open Textbook Library, distributor.

Series:

Open textbook library.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Engineering and Technology--Textbooks.

Engineering and Technology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Distribution:

Minneapolis, MN : Open Textbook Library

Place of Publication:

Blacksburg, VA : Virginia Tech Publishing, [2026]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

Practical applications of aerodynamic theory are critically important for aerodynamic design of aircraft configurations, but are often omitted from aerospace engineering curricula. Lecture Notes on Configuration Aerodynamics is an incredible resource for educating the next generation of aerospace engineering students who aspire to engage in the aerodynamic design of aircraft configurations. It shows how aerodynamic theory is applied in practice, giving students insight into what a career in aerodynamics entails. This open textbook offers a design-oriented perspective of the development and analysis of aircraft aerodynamics. Based on his academic experience as a professor and his industrial experience at Grumman, Mason presents decades of relevant knowledge and wisdom of a large number of exceptional researchers and practicing engineers. Extensive references throughout the book encourage further study of configuration aerodynamics. This book encompasses the aerodynamic design of flight vehicles with emphasis on flow fields and configuration concepts. Mason covers methodologies for aerodynamic analysis and design for flows ranging from low speed to high speed and includes case studies of classic configurations. Are you reviewing or adopting this book for a course?Please help us understand your use by filling out this form.

Contents:

1. Introduction to Configuration Aerodynamics

2. Fluid Mechanics Foundations: Governing Equations

3. Fundamentals of Aerodynamic Drag

4. Overview of Configuration Aerodynamic Design and the Use of Computational Aerodynamics

5. Subsonic Aerodynamics of Airfoils and Wings

6. Transonic Aerodynamics of Airfoils and Wings

7. High-Lift Aerodynamics

8. High Angle of Attack (Hi-α) Aerodynamics

9. Supersonic Aerodynamics

10. Hypersonic Aerodynamics

11. End note

Appendix A. Geometry for Aerodynamicists

Appendix B. Fifteen Minutes of Stealth in Aircraft Design

Appendix C. FAR and Mil Requirements Affecting Configuration Aerodynamics

Appendix D. Examples of Aerodynamic Design

Appendix E. Software for Aerodynamics and Aircraft Design

Appendix F. Configuration Aerodynamics Reading List

Appendix G. The Configuration Aerodynamicist's Bookshelf

Notes:

Description based on print resource

Access Restriction:

Open Access Unrestricted online access